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Post by christine on Feb 24, 2012 22:33:55 GMT 10
Hello, I recently purchased a Pineapple Conure 15 weeks old. I took everyone's advice and found a hand fed and handled baby. He immediately stepped up on my finger and that sealed the bargain. He never wants to go in his cage and when I am home I leave him out as much as possible. I have a much older conure (12 years old) who is female and he likes to sit on top of her cage. My question is I am thinking of purchasing an African Grey baby who will be ready in about three weeks. Do you think the conure and grey will get along outside of their respective cages? The Grey will be $1200 - 1400 USD so I wouldn't want to make a big mistake here. Plus, I would need to purchase an additional parrot cage. Thanks for your help as always. Montana
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Post by avinet on Feb 25, 2012 10:49:27 GMT 10
Hi Montana I own a couple of African Greys which share our house with a variety of other birds. Basically they rarely interact with the other birds at all - apart from joining in the general "lets make as much noise as possible" moments - in fact they can often be the ring leaders in that game  While they are tolerant of our other permanent house birds, they are not so welcoming of newcomers, and we have to watch them carefully with newcomers. In your case, since the young Grey would be coming into a house with other birds already in it, the chances are he would not be a problem with them, but don't expect him to make friends with the conures - toleration is likely the best to hope for. Greys are amazing birds, and a real pleasure to have sharing your life, but are a challenge at times as well. If you go ahead with getting your Grey, be sure to develop good positive reinforcement training techniques, as Barbara Heidenreich describes in her books and DVD's www.goodbirdinc.com/ - essential reading and viewing for owners of such smart birds, I have them all! cheers, Mike |
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Post by christine on Feb 25, 2012 21:55:04 GMT 10
Hi Mike, Thanks, I didn't want the little conure to be hurt. He is precious! Actually, I named him Precious. Its okay if they don't interact as long as they are safe. I have always wanted an African Grey and have never seen one in person. I did see pictures of yours and they are very majestic looking - beautiful! I will absolutely purchase a couple of Barbara's books and read them before the new baby gets here. Since I purchased the conure I am reluctant to go to work and leave him. If I just walk by his cage he runs to the front to be let out. So, do Greys need a strong, forceful owner because it would seem all my animals dogs, cats, birds, etc. are the alpha here and I am merely their caretaker? One more thing - do your Greys talk? Thanks again, have a great day! Montana
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